General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has been awarded a contract to construct another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer (DDG 148) for the US Navy, increasing the total number of vessels in the class to over 90.
To date, 74 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers have been commissioned and are stationed at bases across the United States and abroad.
Currently, the shipyard is working on two Flight IIA destroyers and five of the more advanced Flight III variants. The latest completed vessel in the program, USS John Basilone (DDG 122), was delivered and entered service in July 2024. Additionally, in May, the keel was laid for the 82nd hull in the series at the shipyard in Maine.
About the Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers
These guided missile destroyers are among the most versatile and enduring platforms in the Navy’s fleet. Depending on the configuration, the ships measure up to 510 feet (155 meters) in length. First introduced in the 1980s, the class has undergone continuous modernization to meet changing mission demands.
Each vessel is powered by four General Electric gas turbines, producing 26,200 horsepower each, alongside four Rolls-Royce generators rated at 5,400 horsepower. They can travel at speeds of 30 knots (56 km/h or 35 mph) and cover up to 4,400 nautical miles (8,149 km or 5,063 miles).
Designed for multi-domain warfare, Arleigh Burke-class ships carry an array of weapons and systems, including advanced radar, naval guns, torpedoes, machine guns, decoys, and missile systems capable of targeting air, surface, and submarine threats. They accommodate up to 300 personnel and support the deployment of maritime helicopters and small boats.
